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Bábovka Slunce

A classic Czech marble Bundt cake with a sunny swirl of vanilla and cocoa. Rich with butter, milk, and sour cream, scented with rum and lemon zest, and finished with a snowfall of powdered sugar.

🇨🇿 Czech Republic$

Romkugler

Romkugler are classic Danish no-bake rum balls made from cake crumbs, cocoa, butter, jam, and a splash of dark rum, rolled in sprinkles, coconut, or tart raspberry dust. Rich, fudgy, and perfect for using leftover cake, they’re a festive bite-sized dessert.

🇩🇰 Denmark$$

Bolo Espiral de Manteiga de Timor-Leste

A rich Timorese-style spiral butter cake marbled with cocoa and scented with lime zest. Coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk create a tender crumb and caramel notes, while palm sugar deepens the flavor.

🇹🇱 Timor-Leste$$

Mawuyu Mousse

A silky, tangy mousse showcasing mawuyu (baobab) powder folded into whipped cream and milk, lightly sweetened and set with gelatin or agar-agar. Finished with crunchy roasted peanuts and sesame, dark chocolate, and bright citrus zest.

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe$$

Sambusa Jibna

Sambusa Jibna is a crispy, golden-fried cheese sambusa filled with a tangy blend of feta and mozzarella, aromatic onion, green chili, and fresh herbs. Nigella seeds, cumin, and black pepper add warmth and depth, while a splash of lemon keeps it bright. Perfect as a savory appetizer or snack for gatherings and festive occasions.

🇹🇩 Chad$$

Risalamande

Risalamande is a classic Danish Christmas rice pudding folded with whipped cream, vanilla, and chopped almonds, served chilled with warm cherry sauce. Traditionally, a whole almond is hidden in the bowl—whoever finds it wins a prize.

🇩🇰 Denmark$$

Dal Bhat

A wholesome Nepali staple of steamed rice paired with a fragrant lentil dal tempered with cumin, mustard, and aromatics, finished with spinach, cilantro, and a squeeze of lemon. Comforting, nourishing, and deeply satisfying.

🇳🇵 Nepal$

Cherchem

Cherchem is a hearty North African wheat-berry and legume stew featuring chickpeas and fava beans simmered with warm spices, tomato, and harissa, then brightened with lemon and parsley.

🇲🇷 Mauritania$

Pikliz

Pikliz is a bright, fiery Haitian pickled slaw of cabbage, carrots, and Scotch bonnet peppers in a tangy vinegar-lime brine—crisp, zesty, and perfect as a condiment or side.

🇭🇹 Haiti$

Fjallagrös Rúgbrauð

A dense, gently sweet Icelandic rye bread enriched with fjallagrös (Iceland moss), buttermilk, and molasses, traditionally baked low and slow; hearty with a hint of caraway and wonderful with butter.

🇮🇸 Iceland$

I've been...

Bábovka Slunce

Romkugler

Bolo Espiral de Manteiga de Timor-Leste

Mawuyu Mousse

Sambusa Jibna

Risalamande

Dal Bhat

Cherchem

Pikliz

Fjallagrös Rúgbrauð

I've been...

Bábovka Slunce

Romkugler

Bolo Espiral de Manteiga de Timor-Leste

Mawuyu Mousse

Sambusa Jibna

Risalamande

Dal Bhat

Cherchem

Pikliz

Fjallagrös Rúgbrauð